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1 Issue Number 242 February 2013 Cost $ 2.00 incl. GST Crn Main and Savage Streets, PO Box 129 Meekatharra WA 6422 Phone: Fax: ceo@meekashire.wa.gov.au Web:

2 Welcome to the first edition of the Meeka Dust for the year. There have been some changes to staffing at the Shire since the end of last year. This includes myself taking over from Kelly Fuhrmann as the Community Development Officer and as the coordinator for the Meeka Dust. Kelly has done a great job at keeping the Dust in circulation over the last couple of years. I will do my best to emulate her good example. This month we have several articles written by residents in the region about their holidays to other places. These are wonderful examples of writing by local people. I m sure you ll find them entertaining, amusing and inspiring. If you have any stories of Meekatharra and its surrounds please submit them. We are always interested in submissions. These could be about local events, history, people, wildlife or the environment. Cheers from Mal. KEEP UP TO DATE WITH WHAT S HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY! If you would like to subscribe to The Meekatharra Dust simply complete the form below and send with your payment to: The Meekatharra Dust is a non-profit community newspaper. Articles or advertisements can be posted to PO Box 315 Meekatharra, faxed on (08) or left at the Shire Office Or try ing us at cdo@meekashire.wa.gov.au Advertising Rates: Size B & W Colour Full Page $46.50 $66.00 Half Page $23.80 $38.50 Quarter Page $14.70 $22.00 Eighth Page $12.45 $16.50 CO-ORDINATOR The Meekatharra Dust PO BOX 315 Meekatharra WA 6642 NAME: POSTAL ADDRESS DATE: POSTAL ADDRESS: Subscriptions are: (1) Address in WA: $33.00 (inc GST) (2) Address in other States $38.50 (inc GST) Subscriptions are for a 12 month period from the date stated on your form. 2

3 Calling for Submissions If you have any articles with information, about events, or photos you have taken that you would like included in the Meekatharra Dust, please drop them into the Shire before the closing date shown on the back page. February 16th Ordinary council meeting February 19th CRC Meeting February 25th MURCHISON Health Service Child Health Nurse Visit February 25th MURCHISON Health Service Child Health Nurse Visit Note from Council All items to be presented at Council Meetings need to be submitted to Shire Staff two weeks prior to Council Meeting dates. All items received after this time will be held for further consideration. Disclaimer: The Meekatharra Dust is a publication of the Shire of Meekatharra. The Shire of Meekatharra, staff and councillors, take no responsibility for accuracy of or omissions in any material published. Information contained within the Meekatharra Dust does not necessarily reflect the views of The Shire of Meekatharra or its employees or councillors. 3

4 Meekatharra Library Did you know we get a new exchange of books every month? Come in and check out what is new this month! If there is a particular novel or author you are interested in, we can request these for you, just pop in to the Shire office and see Liz. Please note that you must be an existing member of the library to order in books. IT S EASY (AND FREE) TO JOIN UP! HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE SHIRE MUSEUM LATELY?? IT S ALL PART OF THE MEEKATHARRA LIBRARY EXPERIENCE!! Located in the Shire Office The Library is open: Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 4.30 pm. Squash Court OPEN Located at the back of the Sports Complex Agreements, Keys and Tokens are available from the Shire Office. Fees and Charges are as follows : Key Bond (Fully refundable) - $100 Cash. Court Hire $11.00 per token = one hours use We do not hire equipment (racquets/balls etc) Entry is permitted to key holders only 4

5 GREEN MINING Pty Ltd Six tonne 2007 HINO 6.7 x 2.5m tray with 3 tonne trailer. (8.5 tonne payload) Available for local and regional freight services Personal pick-ups, deliveries, removals and metal recycling service. Will collect from site and deliver locally or to Perth or Geraldton Call Roy on DOG CONTROL WHEN WALKING YOUR DOGS ON THE TOWN OVAL THEY MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES AND HELD BY YOU - THE OWNER. YOU MUST BE IN COMPLETE CONTROL OF YOUR ANIMAL AT ALL TIMES AND DISPOSE OF ANY DROPPINGS IN THE RUBBISH BINS PROVIDED BY THE COUNCIL. Thank you, Meekatharra Shire DOES YOUR DOG HAVE TICKS? YOU CAN GET THEM SPRAYED FOR FREE EVERY OCTOBER WHICH WILL LAST UP TO 8 WEEKS! REGISTER YOUR INTEREST WITH THE SHIRE (08)

6 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Will now ONLY be treating injured wildlife - NOT domestic animals such as cats and dogs. Jo is having a break due to health issues - please respectful of this YULELLA VISION STORE Will now be opening six days a week to give everyone the opportunity to browse and save on Household, Electrical, Hardware, Clothing, Manchester & Giftware. NEW OPENING HOURS MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9:00am 4:00pm SATURDAY 9:00am 12:00pm 62 Main Street Meekatharra Telephone: (08) Handyman Services Painting Lawns mowed Reticulation repairs and Installation Commercial Cleaning Small Motor Repairs Whipper snippers Brush cutters Lawn Mowers Paul Morris Phone : Mobile:

7 MEEKATHARRA WAR MEMORIAL SWIMMING POOL OPENING HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 9.30PM PM 3.00PM PM FRIDAY NIGHT SATURDAY SUNDAY 7.00PM PM 10.30AM PM 12.00PM PM ENTRY COSTS CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 10 MUST BE SIGNED IN AND SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT OVER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS. AN ADULT MAY SUPERVISE A MAXIMUM OF FIVE CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 10. ADULTS - $2.40 CHILDREN - $1.40 MURCHISON DENTAL TEAM VISITING SCHEDULE 2013 Meekatharra 4th Feb - 15th Feb Mt Magnet 25th Feb - 8th March Yalgoo 11th March - 26th March Meekatharra 6th May - 17th May Mt Magnet 27th May - 7th June Sandstone 10th June - 14th June Meekatharra 24th June - 5th July Cue 22nd July - 2nd August Meekatharra 19th August - 30th August Burringurrah 2nd Sept - 6th Sept Mt Magnet 16th Sept - 27th Sept Meekatharra 14th Oct - 25th Oct Mt Magnet 11th Nov - 22nd Nov Meekatharra 2nd Dec - 20th Dec 7

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13 TV and Radio Outages 23rd-24 th February

14 YOU CAN ALSO CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE OR US AT : MIDWESTSEPTICS@GMAIL.COM 14

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19 Newman Vet Meekatharra Dr. Rick Fenny Located at Paddy s Flat For appointments phone: or EMERGENCY ADVICE : or Dalkeith Veterinary Clinic on

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22 REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING MEEKATHARRA 43 MAIN STREET PH: GET YOUR COOLING SYSTEMS WORKING THEIR BEST BEFORE THE HOT WEATHER IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AND REDUCE ELECTRICITY COSTS BY CARRYING OUT PRE SUMMER MAINTENANCE FOR ADVICE OR TO BOOK A SERVICE, CALL TODAY PH: WE CATER TO ALL REQUIREMENTS - REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE AND NEW INSTALLATIONS for DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL AND MINING. ALL AREAS KUMARINA, WILUNA, CUE,MT MAGNET, SANDSTONE and SURROUNDS Brian Craven and Paul Baker lay personalised brick pavers at the Meekatharra Shire Council office. 22

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28 To find out about local resident fares - call or Lanie on the above details 28

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32 MEEKATHARRA HEALTH CENTRE SERVICES RFDS Clinic/Reception - Doctors Appointments: Meekatharra Hospital: Community Health: Aged Hostel: Mental Health: As all dates are subject to change please confirm appointments the day before. (Appointments availability is usually determined by prioritising according to health needs) RFDS MEDICAL SERVICE Outpatient Opening Times : Monday Friday 9am 12 noon (except Thursday 10am 12 noon) & 2pm 4pm. Medical Services are prioritised according to urgency. After Hours is for EMERGENCIES Only 2012 Festival DVD S ON SALE NOW! $10 FROM THE SHIRE OFFICE 32

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37 Hey Photographers! Would you be interested in joining a photographers group in Meekatharra? The idea would be to come together once a month or so to learn from each other, discuss techniques and equipment and perhaps even go out on Meeka Photo Expeditions together. All keen photographers in Meeka who want to come together for the reasons above please register your interest with Svenja at the Shire.. 37

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47 February 16th Ordinary council meeting February 19th Community Resource Centre Meeting February 25th MURCHISON Health Service Child Health Nurse Visit February 26th MURCHISON Health Service Child Health Nurse Visit February 27th MURCHISON Health Service Child Health Nurse Visit 47